THE DIPLOMACY OF THE HOLY SEE IN THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
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https://doi.org/10.24193/subbeuropaea.2024.2.18Keywords:
The Holy See, diplomacy, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Holy LandAbstract
This article explores the Holy See’s enduring impact, moral authority, religious diplomacy, and peacebuilding efforts in one of the world’s most protracted conflicts. It examines the Holy See’s engagement, from its early support of the 1947 UN Partition Plan to its 2015 official recognition of the State of Palestine, emphasizing its advocacy for peaceful coexistence and the rights of both Israelis and Palestinians. Key milestones include the 1993 Fundamental Agreement with Israel, the 2000 Basic Agreement with the Palestinian Liberation Organization, and Pope Francis’s groundbreaking 2014 prayer meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Through decades of humanitarian aid, interfaith dialogue, and moral diplomacy, the Vatican has sought to elevate the global discourse on justice, human dignity, and reconciliation. Despite the limitations imposed by entrenched political complexities, the Vatican continues to advocate for a two-state solution, the protection of Jerusalem’s sacred status, and an end to violence.
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